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MO HB1787

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jamie Gragg

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School districts and charter schools must designate general municipal election day and general election day as school holidays beginning with the 2026-27 school year
  • Adds both election days to the official list of school holidays in Missouri statute, alongside Thanksgiving, December 25th, the third Monday in February, and July 4th
  • November 11th (Veterans Day) remains optional at each school district's discretion
  • Applies to all public school districts and charter schools statewide

Legislative Description

Requires public schools to establish the general municipal election day and the general election day as a school holiday

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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